Shopping for a sofa or table in New York? Start here. This guide lists ten great stores across the state, shares quick tips, and ends with an easy way to sell on Asherfield.
Visual idea: state map with numbered pins on each featured store.
## A quick look at furniture shopping in New York
New York holds more than 5,900 furniture retailers—and one of the nation’s biggest regional chains lives here. en.wikipedia.org
Sales tax starts at 4 % statewide and rises to 8.875 % inside New York City. nyc.gov
## 10 best furniture stores in New York
| # | Store | Town | Why it shines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raymour & Flanigan | statewide | 145 locations—the Northeast’s largest furniture chain. en.wikipedia.org |
| 2 | Dunk & Bright | Syracuse | Nearly 100 k-sq-ft showroom—biggest in the state. dunkandbright.com |
| 3 | Stickley Furniture | Fayetteville | 77 k-sq-ft flagship full of handcrafted Mission pieces. homenewsnow.com |
| 4 | Bob’s Discount Furniture | Brooklyn + state | 25 k-sq-ft two-floor store, wallet-friendly sets. hartfordbusiness.com |
| 5 | Joybird | Brooklyn + Manhattan | Custom mid-century sofas, try-in-store first. joybird.comjoybird.com |
| 6 | West Elm Outlet | Brooklyn | Up to 95 % off modern finds. businessinsider.com |
| 7 | Room & Board | Chelsea (NYC) | Modern, U.S-made, free design help. roomandboard.com |
| 8 | Lazzoni | Manhattan | High-end modular sofas and wall beds. lazzoni.com |
| 9 | Kaiyo (used) | NYC/online | White-glove pickup and delivery for second-hand gems. alleywatch.comrealsimple.com |
| 10 | Housing Works Thrift | NYC + Brooklyn | Charity shops packed with vintage deals. housingworks.org |
Visual idea: bar chart comparing average sofa price at three budget vs. three high-end stores.
## Smart buyer tips
- Time outlet runs. West Elm Outlet restocks Friday mornings; early birds grab 95 %-off steals. businessinsider.com
- Shop upstate for tax breaks. Buying outside NYC keeps the rate at 4 %. nyc.gov
- Ask about delivery windows. Rural stores often deliver only once a week—plan ahead.
- Thrift markdowns hit late month. Housing Works rotates tags near month-end. housingworks.org
## FAQ
What is the biggest furniture store in New York?
Dunk & Bright’s Syracuse showroom spans nearly 100,000 sq ft—largest in the state. dunkandbright.com
Where can I find cheap furniture fast?
Bob’s Discount, West Elm Outlet, and Housing Works are three proven low-cost stops. hartfordbusiness.combusinessinsider.comhousingworks.org
Is furniture taxable in New York?
Yes—4 % state tax plus local add-ons (8.875 % in NYC). nyc.gov
## List your piece on Asherfield (keep 85%)
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- Parent pillar: Best furniture stores in the USA
- Child: Best furniture stores in New York City (below)
- Border hubs: New Jersey & Pennsylvania (coming soon)